Internal Audit Lead job at East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

Internal Audit Lead

The Internal Audit Lead will support the Director of Internal Audit and EIMS in providing independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services across EACOP. The role will lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan, evaluate internal controls, identify risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments
• Conduct special assignments requested by the Board or MD.
• Review and assess internal control systems, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Review and prepare audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
• Assist in the development and implementation of audit tools, templates, and methodology in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and performance evaluations to Internal Audit Officers
• Facilitate collaboration with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Provide ad hoc advisory services to management while maintaining audit independence.
• Support the Director of Internal Audit in reporting to the Audit Advisory Committee and Senior Leadership Team

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Auditing preferably working in “Big four” Auditing Firms
• Degree level qualification
• Commercial / Business / Administration Complementary Training
• Familiar with performance improvement methodologies

Behavioral competencies:

• Must be achievement oriented
• Have a culture sensitive approach
• Good communication skills (in English speaking and writing) and strong interpersonal relationship ability)

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• Lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan based on risk assessments
• Conduct special assignments requested by the Board or MD.
• Review and assess internal control systems, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Review and prepare audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
• Assist in the development and implementation of audit tools, templates, and methodology in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and performance evaluations to Internal Audit Officers
• Facilitate collaboration with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Provide ad hoc advisory services to management while maintaining audit independence.
• Support the Director of Internal Audit in reporting to the Audit Advisory Committee and Senior Leadership Team

• Good communication skills (in English speaking and writing)
• Strong interpersonal relationship ability
• Performance improvement methodologies

• Degree level qualification
• Commercial / Business / Administration Complementary Training
• Familiar with performance improvement methodologies
• Must be achievement oriented
• Have a culture sensitive approach